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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1899,0604.1
Denomination
piastre
, 20
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Tughra (Ottoman calligraphy) at centre. Ornamental border with double crescents and stars.
(obverse)
Arabic inscription and date at centre. Ornamental border with double crescents and stars.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Abdullahi ibn Muhammed (The Khalifa)
Cultures/periods
Mahdiya
Production date
1891
(AH 1309)
Production place
Issued in:
Sudan
Minted in:
Omdurman
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Diameter:
34 millimetres
Weight:
20.65 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
calligraphy
tughra
Acquisition name
Donated by:
C R Peers, Esq
Acquisition date
1899
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1899,0604.1